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OE08 PVW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 PVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 134,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 125,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,327 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 117,327 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,833 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,742 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,802 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 72,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 50,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 39,304 miles

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,408 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished/cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,314 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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OE08 PVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OE08 PVW registered?

OE08 PVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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